Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States

ELR Citation: ELR 20098
No(s). 07-1601 (U.S. May 4, 2009)

The U.S. Supreme Court held that mere knowledge of continuing spills and leaks is insufficient grounds for holding a company liable as an arranger under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Under the plain language of CERCLA §107(a)(3), an entity may q...